HSF and Browne Jacobson lead as WHSmith sale takes brand from UK high streets
Herbert Smith Freehills and Browne Jacobson have picked up lead roles on the £76m sale of WHSmith’s UK high street…
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How to get to the top in M&A: leading female partners share their tips for success
For International Women’s Day Legal Business asked ten leading female M&A partners to share their tips for success for the…
‘We need more women in the rooms where influential decisions are made’ – leading M&A partners have their say
Legal Business gathered some of the leading female M&A partners at UK origin firms in the City together ahead of…
Getting to know Kramer Levin – a guide to HSF’s merger partner
While Herbert Smith Freehills is one of the best-known legal brands in the UK, it is fair to say that Kramer Levin…
Herbert Smith Freehills set for $2bn transatlantic merger with Kramer Levin
Since the A&O Shearman merger went live in May, there has been no shortage of market speculation about which transatlantic…
Insights from HSF’s private equity team
How does the HSF private equity team differentiate itself in the market? John Taylor, partner and the head of the…
Herbert Smith Freehills: The Client’s View
Herbert Smith Freehills Lawyers and Team Quality 82.30 Quality of partners 85.21 Quality of associates 78.16 Partner availability and engagement…
Dealwatch: Slaughters, Latham lead as Hammerson sells £1.5bn stake in Bicester Village owner
Shopping centre owners have weathered a difficult few years, with the rise of e-commerce, Covid and the cost of living…
‘Clients are not only seeking legal expertise but also looking for firms that practice what they preach’ – ESG Q&A: Herbert Smith Freehills
Could you share some examples of innovative ways Herbert Smith Freehills is working with clients in the ESG space? Silke…
Political persuasions – what City partners are hoping for from the next Government
On the eve of a general election that looks set to promise a wipeout for the Conservative Party and the…
Passing the torch: HSF’s outgoing arbitration head Hodges looks back on her time at the firm
Herbert Smith Freehills this week announced the appointment of new co-heads of its global arbitration practice, succeeding Paula Hodges KC, who…
Lead partner: The year the United Kingdom becomes a globally leading life sciences hub?
As part of its ambition for the United Kingdom to become a tech and science superpower by 2030, in 2023,…
Sponsored briefing: Gender equity becomes key focus
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has quadrupled the number of female partners in its London corporate team since 2017, with women…
‘Improving growth has not been an easy task’: HSF posts record financials amid challenging conditions
Herbert Smith Freehills has marked a decade of consecutive annual growth with its latest financial results, posting the highest revenue,…
HSF launches Riyadh office in the wake of Saudi legal reforms
Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the launch of its new multi-disciplinary practice in Riyadh following the reforms made to the…
HSF alliance firm Prolegis launches Singapore disputes practice with Morgan Lewis team
Prolegis, the boutique which struck a formal law alliance (FLA) with Herbert Smith Freehills in 2015, has launched a disputes…
HSF, Davis Polk and Eversheds act on Made.com collapse as market expects FTX fallout
Partners from Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), Davis Polk and Eversheds Sutherland have secured advisory roles on the administration and £3.4m sale…
HSF names London partner Flockhart as new corporate co-head
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has appointed London partner Mike Flockhart as its new joint managing partner for corporate, succeeding the…
Hat-trick heroes: HSF hails international impact for steady financial growth
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has recorded its ninth consecutive year of growth, with across-the-board increases in revenue and profit. Global…
Game on: HSF eclipses A&O with bumper £120k NQ salary
Just a day after Allen & Overy (A&O) revealed it was standing firm with its £107,500 newly-qualified (NQ) salary, Herbert…